Description
The Royal School of Needlework Studio has launched six Goldwork Coronation Inspired Embroidery Kits. These new designs were produced by our expert RSN embroiderers who were instrumental in designing the Robe of Estate worn by Her Majesty Queen Camilla at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on departure from Westminster Abbey.
Level: Beginner
This charming design uses the technique of couching for the leaves and cutwork for the flowers. with the snail using a combination of both techniques. These techniques use a selection of different threads enhancing the textures and play with light which is common in Goldwork. The flowers are finished with ivory-coloured beads representing the pearls used on the robe. This kit is ideal for a beginner as well as those with experience in Goldwork.
Kit Contents:
Fabric: Purple velvet, Calico, Yellow felt
Needles: Embroidery 10, 12, Chenille 20, 22, Curved needle
Threads: Gutermann 488, Gutermann 257,DMC Stranded 3821, DMC Diamant 3821
Metal threads
Gilt Grecian Cord
Gilt Twist No 3
Gilt Pearl Purl No 1
Gilt Pearl Purl Super
Gilt Pearl Purl Very Fine
Gilt Bright Check Purl No 8
Gilt Smooth Passing No 6
Notions: Gilt Spangles 2mm, Seed Bead, Beeswax
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Made in the RSN Studio, England
About:
The RSN Embroidery Studio team were honoured to work on nine pieces for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. One of the Coronation pieces, designed and hand embroidered by the RSN, was the Robe of Estate of Her Majesty Queen Camilla who is patron of the RSN. The Coronation Robe was made with a rich purple velvet and embroidered using the technique of Goldwork.
The Queen’s Robe of Estate was designed to represent Their Majesties love of nature and the environment. There were a total of 24 plants featured on the Robe, all chosen for their personal associations, with wild flowers at the base of the robe, leading up to the four emblematic flowers of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Flowers included the Delphinium, one of The King’s favourite flowers and the birth flower of July, the birth month of The Queen; the ‘Alchemilla Mollis’, known as Lady’s Mantle, which symbolises love and comfort; Cornflowers, which help to attract and encourage wildlife such as bees and butterflies; Lily of the Valley, which featured in Her Majesty’s wedding bouquet and was a favourite flower of Queen Elizabeth II; Myrtle, which represents hope; and Oak leaves which symbolise strength and longevity. Scabiosa, known as pincushion flowers, is also featured on the Robe, which is a reference to the Royal School of Needlework’s connection with Her Majesty, and her dedicated support since she became Patron. For the first time, the Coronation Robe also featured insects including a bee, butterfly, snail and ladybird.
The kits have been worked onto purple cotton velvet using gold threads with each design having a flower and insect from the original design.
The six kits in the Coronation Inspired Collection include:
- Lady’s Mantle and Snail – Beginner
- Pincushion Flower and Dragonfly – Beginner
- Forget-me-knot and Caterpillar – Intermediate
- Cornflower Spray and Butterfly – Intermediate
- Dandelion and Ladybird – Advanced
- Delphiniums and Bee – Advanced